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More than 1500 full-time and 750 part-time employees worked at USD in 2011, in capacities ranging from faculty to food service to administration to groundskeeper.
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The USD community is comprised of many diverse individuals. To assist with the various aspects of personal and professional development, the university provides various offices, programs and services. Gateways provides links to some of the areas that might be of interest to you.

From the moment you step on our beautiful campus you can see that USD is exceptional.

Press Releases

Title	USD's College of Arts and Sciences to Host Project Runway Finale Discussion and Viewing Party
Date	4.20.10
Contact	Melissa Wagoner
Contact E-mail	mwagoner, at sandiego.edu
Contact Phone	(619) 260-4659
Text	On Thursday, April 22, 2010, the University of San Diego’s College of Arts and Sciences will host a Project Runway panel discussion and viewing party for students, faculty, and members of the USD community. Project Runway, which airs on the Lifetime Television Station, is a competition between young fashion designers vying for a chance to attain $100,000 to start their own design line and a feature spread in Marie Claire magazine. Arts and Sciences faculty and alumni will participate in a broad panel discussion that incorporates both an academic perspective as well as the many cultural implications of reality television, in addition to offering insights into the fashion industry from industry professionals. Panelists will also share their own thoughts and feelings on the show, and explain why they are fans. The audience is encouraged to join in the conversation, asking questions and sharing their thoughts on the show through the panel discussion and backchannel Twitter feed of the event. Participants of the Panel Discussion: Jonathan Bowman, PhD, Communication Studies. Emcee Monica Stufft, Ph.D, Theater Arts. “Project Runway as Theater/Performance” Esteban del Rio, PhD, Communication Studies. “Critical Analysis of Cultural Implications of Reality Television” Shirley Pierson, MFA, Costume Designer/Artist in Residence of Cygnet Theater, “The Art of Constructing Fashion” Leeva Chung, Ph.D., Communication Studies. “Relationship Dynamics and Cultural Implications of Project Runway.” Dean Mary K. Boyd, PhD., Chemistry “Fan—Why I find the show irresistible? WHO: USD College of Arts and Sciences WHAT: Project Runway finale discussion and viewing party WHERE: The University of San Diego University Center, Frank’s Lounge 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110 WHEN: Thursday, April 22, 2010 Panel discussion at 6:00 p.m. Viewing to start at 7:00 p.m. Media is welcomed and encouraged to attend. Please kindly RSVP to 619/260-4659.

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